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Power Plays Paperback – September 1, 2007

by Maureen Ulrich (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Jessie has left the close friendships she's had since her childhood and isn't having an easy time fitting into her new Grade Nine class. An older girl, Kim, takes a disliking to her, pushing her around and setting her up to be attacked by a group of really rough kids who land her in jail. It looks like life is going to be downhill from now on.

Then, because she used to play ringette, Jessie is invited to try out for the girls hockey team. She doesn't expect to like it, but as her skills grow, she makes new friends—girls who respect each other and rely on each other's strength and hard work. Some even help her resist the bullies, until she can stand up for herself—stand up to Kim, who's a pretty good hockey player herself, although not as good as she thinks she is. A fast-paced story about hockey, peer pressure and finding yourself.

Although Power Plays is her first book publication, Maureen Ulrich is also an avid playwright, having written 26 plays for young people, and 4 for adults.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 4
    Jessie Mac Hockey Series
  3. Print length
    304 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 12
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.76 x 7 inches
  7. Publisher
    Coteau Books
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 2007
  9. ISBN-10
    1550503790
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1550503791
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Grade 7–9—Jessie has started Grade Nine in a new school in Estevan, Canada. One of her classmates, Kim, dislikes her and sets her up as the target of another bully, Marsha. On Halloween, Marsha and two boys appear at Jessie's door when her parents aren't home, leaving a path of destruction and taking her along for a night of mischief that lands her in a cell. On the recommendation of the town constable, who is also the coach, Jessie begins playing girls' ice hockey. The sport gives her an outlet and a fresh start, but her progress is put into question when Kim joins the team. The plot moves quickly because of all the action on the ice. Each teammate has a unique personality, and even the meanest characters turn out to be likable. Readers will relate to Jessie: she chats with her friends on the computer, dates, and has struggles with her parents. Her friends and teachers come to her rescue when the bullying becomes too much. Unfortunately, her parents are the last to know about the situation. Some lessons are imparted along the way, mainly about teamwork, forgiveness, and bullying. There are some drinking scenes. An author's note includes resources about bullying.—Lori A. Guenthner, Baltimore County Public Library, Randallstown, MD
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hockey, adversity, friendship

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Coteau Books; 1st edition (September 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1550503790
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1550503791
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.76 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Maureen Ulrich

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Having spent 25 years in the classroom with junior and senior high school students, I love to write for teens. I have my feet firmly planted in two worlds -- the arts and sports. When I'm not writing, there's nothing I'd rather be doing than watching football, baseball, or hockey, travelling, riding my motorcycle, or going to plays. I hope you enjoy meeting my characters as much as I've enjoyed bringing them to life.

Power Plays (Book 1 in the Jessie Mac Hockey Series) won a Moonbeam gold medal and was a finalist for the Saskatchewan Book Awards, Snow Willow Awards, and BC Young Readers Choice (Stellar) Awards.

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Maureen Ulrich
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced and Humourous
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2020
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I would recommend Power Plays to hockey fans young and old. Even if you don't play, there's lots of life lessons to be learned. Appropriate for ages 12-and-up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining story about teenager struggles. Well written with great sense of humour
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2021
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Great book, bought the entire series
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L Koepke
4.0 out of 5 stars Peer Bullying
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2018
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An excellent handling of the issue of bullying and interesting look at the development of girls hockey.
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